A small slice of New England

Time to Plant Those Bulbs!

With unusually sunny weekends this October I am reminded that I should get out and enjoy the weather… and to do this, I am planting those bulbs that I have collected over the course of the year. The spring tulips given at Easter… or the bargain bag of bulbs on sale during the summer. I have kept them all in a bin just waiting for the weather to turn crisp. Usually the last 2 weeks of October is the best time… where the critters will have already gone into hibernation and the bulbs have the best change of remaining untouched until spring.

Last year it was crocus bulbs planted throughout the lawn… not to worry, they pass before the first mowing. This year it is tulips, hyacinth and daffodils. Pay close attention to the distance and depth for each type of bulb… which is usually printed on the packaging. But for those who are planting Easter gifted bulbs here is a small helpful hint:

Hyacinth are planted 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart.

Tulips are planted 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart.

Daffodils are about the same as tulips… judging by the bulb size.

I also had some Liatris bulbs that I finally put into the ground as well. It is amazing what you will find when you clean out the storage room! Invest in your yard in the fall and you will reap the dividends come spring! Get planting!!